Ford shuts off orders for new $20,000 Maverick pickup
Ford Motor Co. is taking the unusual step of cutting off customer orders for the Maverick, a more-affordable pickup that it rolled out last fall, saying it has maxed out on what it can build.
General Motors developing hydrogen-powered generators for electric car chargers and military
GM's Hydrotec hydrogen fuel cell technology is being developed for use for mobile electric vehicle charging stations and remote power systems.
Walmart, FedEx sign deals with GM for BrightDrop electric vans
FedEx received an initial fleet of 500 vehicles from BrightDrop last year and plans to potentially create a fleet of over 200,000 electric vehicles by 2040.
Toyota outsold General Motors in 2021 to end 90-year streak
Toyota outsold General Motors for the first time ever in 2021 and ended GM's 90-year streak as the best-selling automaker in the U.S.
Chevrolet's holiday ad is an absolute tear-jerker and viral hit
Chevrolet's new long-form advertisement "Holiday Ride" is a hit on YouTube that depicts the true story of a daughter who had her late mother's 1966 Chevrolet Impala restored to cheer up her father.
GM plans more than $3B for electric-vehicle projects in Michigan
General Motors Co. plans to invest more than $3 billion to make electric vehicles in Michigan, people familiar with the matter said, a potential win for the car maker’s home state after recent commitments of auto projects to Southern states.
Honda recalls SUVs and trucks because hoods can pop open while driving
Honda has recalled some SUVs and a truck model due to a problem with their hoods popping open while driving
GM eyes electric boats in new investment
General Motors has acquired a 25% stake in Pure Watercraft, a Seattle-based company specializing in electric boats and outboard motors, at a $600 million valuation.
Toyota recalls Camrys over brake-assist problems
Toyota has issued a recall on some 227,000 Camrys to fix brake-assist problems
‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry deletes Twitter account after Musk comments
Investor Michael Burry, made famous in the 2015 movie "The Big Short," took to Twitter Sunday to theorize why Tesla’s Elon Musk decided to sell so many Tesla shares, and then deleted his Twitter account a short time later.
General Motors removing heated seat option due to chip shortage
General Motors is removing the heated seat option from several models to conserve semiconductor chips in an effort to build more complete vehicles for sale.
BHP to sell controlling stake in two coal mines for up to $1.35 billion
The world’s biggest mining company by market value, BHP Group Ltd., will sell its controlling interest in two metallurgical coal mines
Ford, GM profits fall as sales drop due to chip shortage
The global computer chip shortage cut into third-quarter profits at both Ford and General Motors, with both companies having to temporarily close factories
Electric Porsche Taycan is outselling 911 and Tesla Model S
The Porsche Taycan has outsold the Tesla Model S/X through the first three quarters of 2021. The German brand's first electric car has also outsold its iconic 911 sports car.
Volvo recalls nearly 260,000 older cars over air bag issue
Volvo is recalling nearly 260,000 older cars in the U.S. because the front driver’s air bag can explode and send shrapnel into the cabin.
General Motors electric-vehicle push backed by hedge fund
General Motors' plans to electrify its vehicle lineup has won the support of hedge fund Engine No. 1, which gained notoriety in January when it won three seats on Exxon Mobil’s board of directors by convincing big investors that the oil giant lacked a clean energy strategy.
Cruise, Waymo granted self-driving taxi permits in California
The California DMV has issued permits to Cruise and Waymo to operate autonomous ride-hailing services in and around San Francisco.
Electric Cadillac Lyriq sold out in 10 minutes, despite GM's battery issues
Cadillac needed just over 10 minutes to fill the reservations book for its upcoming Lyriq electric SUV. The model enters production next year.
Bill Gates eyes 'clean energy transition' in $1B partnership with corporate giants
Billionaire Bill Gates’ nonprofit Breakthrough Energy has secured investments from seven corporate giants to develop clean energy technology, the organization announced on Monday.
Tesla plans energy trading team as company expands battery projects
Electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is looking to staff an energy trading team to support its battery and renewable power projects, according to Tesla's website and an employee post on the career site LinkedIn.com.



















